Irish Accent Test — How Irish Do You Sound?
Instant Match Score
See your percentage match to General Irish
AI Coaching Tips
Get specific tips on what to adjust
Sound-by-Sound Breakdown
Vowels, consonants & intonation analysis
Get Your Irish Accent Score in 3 Steps
Our Irish accent analyser uses AI voice recognition to compare your speech patterns against native Irish English speakers.
Record Your Voice
Read a short passage aloud. Our AI only needs 15 seconds of audio to analyse your Irish accent accurately.
Get Your Irish Score
See your Irish English match percentage. We measure how closely your pronunciation aligns with General Irish — the standard accent used in Irish media and everyday conversation.
Receive AI Coaching Tips
Get personalised feedback on exactly what to change. Learn the distinctive Irish vowel sounds, the soft T and D, and the melodic intonation patterns to sound more Irish.
What Makes an Irish Accent?
The Irish accent has distinct features that set it apart. Our AI analyses all the key sounds and patterns that define Irish speech.
The Dental T and D
Irish speakers pronounce T and D with the tongue against the teeth, not the roof of the mouth. This gives words like "three," "think," and "that" a softer, more dental sound — often described as "t" and "d" instead of "th." Our test checks if you're placing your tongue correctly.
The STRUT Vowel
In Irish English, words like "but," "cup," and "strut" use a sound closer to "u" in "put" rather than the "uh" sound used in British or American English. This rounded vowel is a key marker of Irish speech. We'll tell you if you're getting this distinctive sound right.
The Rhotic R
Unlike British English, Irish speakers pronounce the R in all positions — at the end of words like "car," "water," and "better." The Irish R is often softer and more tapped than the American R. Our AI detects if you're pronouncing your R's in the Irish way.
Irish Melodic Intonation
Irish English has a distinctive sing-song quality with a rising and falling melody that differs from other English accents. Sentences often have a musical lilt, with pitch rising at unexpected places. This melodic pattern is what gives Irish speech its characteristic charm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Irish accent test.
Our AI has been trained on thousands of native Irish English speakers and can detect accent patterns with over 95% accuracy. It analyses specific phonetic features like the dental T and D, the STRUT vowel, rhoticity, and the distinctive Irish melodic intonation.
Our test measures General Irish English — the standard accent heard across Ireland in media, education, and everyday conversation. While Ireland has many regional accents (Dublin, Cork, Galway, etc.), our test focuses on the common features shared across Irish English varieties.
Yes. Accent is a learnt skill, not a fixed trait. With practice and the right feedback, most people can significantly improve their Irish accent within weeks. Our AI coaching tips give you specific exercises to practise.
The biggest differences are: Irish speakers use dental T and D sounds (tongue against teeth), pronounce R in all positions (rhotic), use a rounded "u" sound in words like "but" and "cup," and have a distinctive melodic, sing-song intonation pattern. Our test focuses specifically on these Irish features.
Yes, the basic test is completely free. You can record your voice and get your Irish accent score with AI coaching tips at no cost.
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